We have made a new poster for schools on low mood, supported by the Bank Workers Charity. Please download, print and put up or email to staff and students. Do let us know whether you find it useful. It is free for anyone to use and can be found here: Schools low mood poster

I am very interested in how mental health services can better reach and help children and adolescents attending school as the evidence shows that only a minority of those who could benefit from accessing services are actually seen.

I have previously worked in a school-based mental health service for refugee children in Oxford and was funded by the NIHR to develop a psychological toolbox for school staff working with refugee children.

I am currently working with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, the local CCG and the Oxford CLAHRC to develop and evaluate school-based mental health services in the region. For example, Oxfordshire secondary schools now have Child and Adolescent Mental Health workers providing an InReach mental health service for all for all young people attending these schools. We are also evaluating the impact of changing child mental health services across the region (CAMHS transformation). Please contact me directly if you would like to learn more about this exciting work.